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THIRD FRIDAY ARTS STROLL

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012

5:30PM – 8:30PM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE for ARTISTS: July 31, 2012

No fee

The Downtown Pocomoke Association and the City of Pocomoke are proud to announce the first THIRD FRIDAY ARTS STROLL for Downtown Pocomoke. The purpose of this event is to: (1) enhance the arts scene in Pocomoke City and surrounding areas; (2) provide an opportunity for Pocomoke City residents, and other area residents, to enjoy local art and beautiful Downtown Pocomoke; (3) increase tourism in downtown Pocomoke; (4) enhance opportunities for Downtown Pocomoke businesses and attractions; (5) enhance opportunities for local artists, and (6) add to Pocomoke’s overall downtown revitalization effort.

Selected artists from the Eastern Shore will display their works in storefronts, as part of attractions, and on sidewalks for the duration of the stroll. Artists will offer at least some of their works for sale to the public as part of the event. They are also welcome to advertise their own business and engagements. Downtown businesses and attractions will simultaneously be marketing their own establishment and activities. It is expected that the two will work together to achieve a mutually beneficial arrangement for the evening the will both attract and entertain residents and tourists. Refreshments for the public are encouraged.

Selection process

All artists are being asked to submit an application by July 31, 2012. If an artist is selected to be hosted by a Downtown Pocomoke business or attraction, she/he will be assigned to that business or attraction that best suits her/his medium and display needs. From that point on, the artist will work with her/his assigned host to determine the specific display method and the timing of set up. Official check-in will begin at 4:00pm on Friday, August 17, but artists and hosts may choose to make other arrangements for set up. Artists and hosts may also choose to enhance their participation by creating “theme windows” and/or by displaying art in establishments prior to, or following, the stroll.

If an artist is not selected for a specific host, she/he will be offered the opportunity to set up a display in one of the designated city parking lots along Market Street.

Following is the current list of host establishments:*

• A Second Time Around
• Enchanted Florist
• Cole’s Cakes
• Classic Collections
• Lusby’s True Value Hardware & Maytag Appliances